Boca Springs

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Boca Springs is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Truckee, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,897 ft

39.4278, -120.0753 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Boca Springs?

No. Boca Springs is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Boca Springs?

Camping at Boca Springs costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Is there drinking water at Boca Springs?

Yes, Boca Springs has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Boca Springs?

Boca Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Boca Springs

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Boca Springs, in straight-line miles: Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 8.8 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 14 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 18 miles), and Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.